Do you guys drink milk?
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free skin care · Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:15 am

I had horrible skin for over 10 years starting in college. The week I completely stopped drinking milk - my skin started to clear up and has not gone back to that state.

I even tried milk again at one point.. just to test and yes I started to break out again.

It is also very inhumane if that matters.. it does to me.

free skin care · Sun May 01, 2016 6:24 am

Inhumane does matter very much to me. But what's the big picture on this? If using cows as milk cows is inhumane then what of eating them or using them for coats?
I guess the point sort of is that cows, like chickens, are so domesticated that their future otherwise seems pretty dim. Hear of many wild cows or chickens running around?
I don't eat mammals because of my beliefs but do allow for poultry and fish so I'm not truly vegetarian and not vegan. That's not to say that poultry and fish don't deserve humane treatment. I insist on that too. But to me there's a difference.
The only thing I know of to do for their sake is to petition and insist on humane treatment of all animals we raise as food. It used to be the norm but technology has made monsters out of us.
This is what we need to do for their sake.
A milk cow on a farm was treated very well and considered pretty lucky.

Sun May 01, 2016 6:51 pm

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I used to grow up on dairy and loved it. I enjoyed all kinds of food too. Then about 8 years ago, developed all kinds of weird chronic conditions, allergies and infections from extreme amounts of stress from life situations and exposure to excessive secondhand smoke (and likely made worse by all the prescription medication)... My body was all messed up and could barely tolerate any food, let alone dairy.

I have since met some helpful TCM practitioners, and after almost 2 years of regular treatments, herbal remedies and dietary changes, I am in much better condition, and my body can hold down more foods.

Still intolerant of regular dairy, but I found my way to a regular supply of raw milk (from pastured cows). It definitely helped with my poor appetite and digestion. My overall health feels better when I drink it daily, compared to the occasional week(s) when I do not have time to get my supply.

I really hope there is more awareness and education on the difference between factory-farmed pasteurized milk (even organic), and raw milk that is from real farms where cows graze on grass.

Sun May 01, 2016 7:01 pm

From some of these posts, it sounds pretty encouraging that drinking milk CAN contribute to good health.. As mentioned in my previous post, from my experience I think raw, pastured (i.e. grass-fed) milk makes a world of difference to my health. That is supposed to be how milk was traditionally produced, is that right?

Here is a link to what I mean:
http://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/milk-it-does-a-body-good/

On the other hand, I believe in moderation. Milk, after all, is produced when the cow just had her newborn. Even without artificially introduced hormones, there must be natural hormones in it, which has an effect on the body.

free skin care · Tue May 03, 2016 12:37 pm

I don't. Nature created it for cow's babies, not for humans. That is probably why a lot of people are allergic to it.

Wed May 11, 2016 10:59 am

I will drink Flax, Almond or Cashew Milk. I stopped drinking cow's milk after I found out what happens to the calves. I heard someone say once that if you are over the age of 3 you have no business drinking milk out of a mammals breast.

free skin care · Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:32 pm

Some say do While some say don't. It's hard to say. I think drinking milk can bright skin. It is my experience. For me drink milk years later my skin really become good.

free skin care · Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:34 pm

No l don't like the taste

free skin care · Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:47 am

Almond mild 30 calories is the best for your skin and digestive system. I gave up milk 20 years ago.

free skin care · Sat Feb 04, 2017 12:06 pm

Only in my Starbuck's latte's, otherwise I think it is gross. Sometime's I substitute with coconut milk but that has its own sugar and binder additives and doesn't taste as good.

free skin care · Mon Mar 13, 2017 4:35 pm

it's different for anyone. I don't think it's bad for you. I think good milk is good for us.

Wed Mar 15, 2017 5:45 pm

2-3times a week ， but my skin is so sensitive

free skin care · Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:48 pm

I try to limit my dairy intake. I have oily skin, and milk tends to make the greasiness worse.

I think it has a lot to do with individual body chemistry. Some people look awful when they drink milk and others get baby smooth. You just have to experiment and see which camp you're in.

Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:03 pm

Drinking milk will make you look younger, will make your skin so smooth and even whiter. That is proven because I have a friend whose secret for her great skin is by drinking milk. I am drinking milk also but then I drink tea as well.

free skin care · Sun Mar 19, 2017 3:22 pm

radhika rohith wrote:

Hello guys, so as i mentioned I drink milk regularly(1 glass at night) and everyone says i look younger than my age.But then after reading all the negative reports i got scared and stopped.I felt I looked lil gaunt and old when I stopped it.So i did some research, met some ayurvedic doctors and discussed and started drinking it again.According to ayurveda, milk is extremely good and is infact a beauty elixir when drunk in the right way.For milk to get digested properly we have to boil it and drink it warm.And while boiling add a pinch of turmeric powder.Always drink it warm.Super anti oxidant boost.Try it guys, I am doing it for past 2 weeks and already feel a difference in the way i look. pls give a try and report back Smile

Well, many of the Europeans saw that it is good to drink milk with cocoa powder added to it also.
Milk or for the non dairy- rice milk with cocoa powder that is hot or cold and refreshing during the summer is just as tasty and good for you.
Cocoa beans or powder is also considered an antioxidant.

Is there any scientific study stating that milk is better absorbed when hot instead of cold.
Or is that a kind of Dr Oz theory?

I usually get cheese and dairy from a local sheep farmer or the farm food co-op.
The local grocer I go to sells mostly local meats,milk and cheese.
I actually do not eat that much dairy- maybe twice a week.

Most of the time I make my own rice milk, as I could not find the one I used to buy at the store near me.
And then they offered to get it for me, if I buy a case of 12....so just getting rice and making my own is much cheaper and fresher too.

Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:02 am

I don't drink cow's milk. I do drink Almond, Coconut and Cashew Milk. I am 64 and my family doctor has commented how good my skin is and how fast it heals ( after face plant to sidewalk and severe abrasions on forehead, underneath nose and chin, I now have a small red spot between my nose and mouth where they had to use surgical glue to pull it back together). Aside from the saturated fat in milk and the fact that the calves are cruelly taken from their mothers when just a few days old and sold for veal,I just don't think there is a reason for a grown human to be drinking milk from any animals mammary gland. I also don't eat meat or wear fur or leather.

free skin care · Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:18 am

Its not really proven as such, because your friend is different genetically to you or I. So what works for her, like most things, may not work for another.

With milk, I’ve heard that there are drastic differences in qualities. For example in local supermarket the milk you get there is different than that say fresh from a cow. Now also if the cow has been fed on natural grasses, that is different to one that eats chemical laden grasses etc. All of these things have a factor in the persons ability to absorb the nutrients. Likewise, if someone has dairy intolerances, then the idea that they should drink milk is pure crazy. There are alternatives like nut milks or even hemp milk that are just as good if not better!

AshleySawyer wrote:

Drinking milk will make you look younger, will make your skin so smooth and even whiter. That is proven because I have a friend whose secret for her great skin is by drinking milk. I am drinking milk also but then I drink tea as well.

free skin care · Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:25 pm

The problem comes from the fact that cows are fed grain and are supposed to eat grass. Then we wouldn't have all the allergies. Cows fed grass become healthier and so do we when we eat it. Fat from grass fed is a healthy essential fat. The US puts all sorts of growth hormones in cows and chickens. These things are banned in most of the world.

free skin care · Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:40 pm

radhika rohith wrote:

I totally understand you. Even I was skeptic. All I would like to say is that, if someone wants a youthful look again pls give a try.I am getting results and I just thought to share it.. Smile

great. Drinking milk is so great for us. For your bones your skin. If you drink more. You will become younger and younger

Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:55 am

In the early 30s our bones stops absorbing calcium, additionally 50 gm. /day is what body requires if extra it will not been used. However pregnant women requires milk for healthy babies. The purity of milk we are having is also questionable since processed milk is only a mixture of chemicals Sad

free skin care · Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:25 pm

I love milk and milk products. My sis is vegan and so are many of her friends they are 7-8 years younger than I and look older.

Also kefir and yogurt as long as they are not sugar vehicles have many positive impacts on skin including tone and protection from cancers.

Milk also contains butyrates which are good for gut bacteria and help mitochondrial activity (making skin better).

You can be allergic but this is primarily for those of East Asian or african decent.

free skin care · Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:39 pm

I will have the occaisonal Latte which doesn't taste that good with coconut or almond milk. I also eat meat, wear leather of course and wear fur in the winter. It's beautiful, natural, re-newable and bio-degradable.

free skin care · Tue Apr 04, 2017 6:54 am

Not true in all cases. Some cows eat grass ladened with chemicals. That is just as unhealthy as those that eat grain. Chemicals of any sort are transferred from the grass to the cow to the milk. There isn't really anything gout there nowadays that can be classed as 100% organic unless it is milk you are getting from a cow in your back yard and even then - its somewhat disturbing what can turn up.

Even ricemilk and nutmilks that are mass produced can contain chemicals.

bugaboo wrote:

The problem comes from the fact that cows are fed grain and are supposed to eat grass. Then we wouldn't have all the allergies. Cows fed grass become healthier and so do we when we eat it. Fat from grass fed is a healthy essential fat. The US puts all sorts of growth hormones in cows and chickens. These things are banned in most of the world.

free skin care · Sun Apr 09, 2017 5:29 am

bugaboo wrote:

The problem comes from the fact that cows are fed grain and are supposed to eat grass. Then we wouldn't have all the allergies. Cows fed grass become healthier and so do we when we eat it. Fat from grass fed is a healthy essential fat. The US puts all sorts of growth hormones in cows and chickens. These things are banned in most of the world.

What about sheep or goat milk-I know a farmer that only gives his sheep grass from his field outside, not sure if he also has goats.

But he does make cheese out of the milk from his sheep and sells that at the farmer's market.

free skin care · Sun Apr 09, 2017 4:09 pm

Ottawa Shopper wrote:

bugaboo wrote:

The problem comes from the fact that cows are fed grain and are supposed to eat grass. Then we wouldn't have all the allergies. Cows fed grass become healthier and so do we when we eat it. Fat from grass fed is a healthy essential fat. The US puts all sorts of growth hormones in cows and chickens. These things are banned in most of the world.

What about sheep or goat milk-I know a farmer that only gives his sheep grass from his field outside, not sure if he also has goats.

But he does make cheese out of the milk from his sheep and sells that at the farmer's market.

I believe even more healthier than cows milk.

sheeps milk Feta cheese is the most healthy.

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